On the day of Shangsi Festival, Xie Yanci really kept his promise. After making all the necessary preparations, he personally came to Sangyuxuan to invite her.
"Miss, the emperor is here. Please finish your breakfast first and don't leave in a hurry." Wen Yu was still concerned about the royal heir in Wei Shuyi's belly and whispered, "Imperial Physician Lu said that you must eat enough, otherwise the child will be prone to illness."
"Okay, okay, I'll drink that bowl of soup."
In the outer hall, Jingning was busy cleaning. Seeing the emperor coming, he immediately wanted to speak up to report, but was stopped by him with a gesture.
"How has your young master been these past few days?"
"Very well, he can eat and drink well. The heir seems sensible and doesn't bother the young lady." Jing Ning frowned and couldn't help complaining, "As for the rest, I don't know. Since Sister Wen Yu came, I and Sister have rarely gone to the inner hall to serve."
"She loves quietness, and she would feel uncomfortable if there were too many palace maids around her."
Xie Yanci didn't care and walked straight in.
After becoming pregnant, her thin body had finally plumped up a bit, and she was currently drinking a tonic soup under Wen Yu's supervision. The soup bowl completely obscured her little face, with only the lotus pattern on the bottom facing him.
"Yao'er likes lotus flowers very much?"
"Your Majesty? I pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live long and healthy."
"I've already told you that there's no need to be so formal in private. Hurry up!" Xie Yanci helped her up and brought up the question he had just asked. "I've seen Mo He's paintings on your desk. When I took a closer look at the bowls and chopsticks today, I found that they all had lotus designs on them."
"Yes, I changed it specially because I love the house and the people in it."
"Um?"
Wei Shuyi took his arm and gently reminded him, "During the Flower Festival, I was chosen by the Emperor as the Lotus Goddess. Since then, I have fallen in love with this flower. Does this count as loving someone and loving their dog?"
Wen Yu, cleaning up the leftovers, also confirmed with a smile, "Yes, my young mistress doesn't really like to grow flowers. Back when we were in the palace, I once sent her many precious flowers, but she returned them all. She only has an interest in rituals, music, poetry, and books. Ever since she was named one of the flower gods by the emperor, my young mistress has completely changed. If there was a pond outside the door, she would definitely plant lotus flowers!"
Xie Yanci was very pleased to hear this, and the palm of his hand that was caressing her cheek gradually became hot.
She played the role of being gentle and obedient, leaning on his shoulder and saying, "I'm sorry for delaying you. I wonder when the Emperor plans to leave?"
"Look at my memory! I came over to chat with Yao'er for a few minutes and almost forgot the important business!" He collected his thoughts and began to explain today's itinerary. "I plan to go with you again in the afternoon. During the day, you can still see the performances of the people of the capital celebrating. At night, most of the displays are fireworks. If you want to watch, I can stay for a while. After all, it's not safe outside the palace. You must return with me before the keys are handed over."
"Okay, I will obey your Majesty."
The emperor was with me for half a day.
While she was reading, he would quote from classics and chat with her from time to time. While she was painting, he would add a few strokes of the brush to the details, which was really the finishing touch.
How great it would be if it were in an ordinary person’s home!
When Wei Shuyi was young, she saw her parents living in harmony and dreamed of a future where they could live in harmony. However, things didn't go as planned, and in the end, she had to rack her brains to lure her husband away from other women just to have a day of pleasure.
"Your Majesty, the carriages and horses are ready." Eunuch Yang walked in and reminded quietly, "The weather is clear and the air is fresh now. It's a good time to travel!"
"good."
Xie Yanci specially took out a thick cloak and put it around her shoulders. He looked at her abdomen worriedly and looked around for something.
"Your Majesty, what are you looking for?"
"Do you have... that kind of corset? Anything soft and not tight will do. I'm just worried that the bumpy road might be bad for the child."
Is it necessary to be so nervous?
Wei Shuyi lowered her head and touched her slightly bulging belly, but still felt nothing.
She was not a qualified mother, and had not yet developed love, so naturally she did not realize the impact of the bumpy ride.
"Your Majesty, please just slow down the carriage. There's no need to panic."
But he refused, and finally ordered someone to go to the clothing bureau to get layers of soft cushions, spread them on the carriage, and then he held her in his arms, and only then did he feel at ease.
Once again, she couldn't see his true feelings: the emperor, who was so excited to write down the name of the heir, left so easily because his favorite concubine had a headache. If he had to choose between the two, he would probably give up the former, right?
At least, if she had to choose between having a child and revenge, she would give up her unborn child without hesitation.
As an emperor with no shortage of concubines and royal heirs, he should be more decisive than her.
Willows block the way for riders, and the floating bridge attracts people to watch.
The trees are of varying green, and the lake is bright and shimmering.
Eunuch Yang was right. The weather was perfect at the moment. Through the curtains of the sedan chair, she could clearly see the people lining the moat. The celebrations, the bustling crowds, were much the same as before.
It’s a pity that the relatives who took her on the trip are no longer alive.
"Yao'er? Yao'er!" "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
He caught the tears in her eyes and couldn't help wondering, "Why are you crying when everyone is celebrating?"
"This is my first time in the streets of the capital. I'm so excited. If I could join in, I'd probably cry uncontrollably!"
She easily evaded the question, suppressed her sorrow in time, and looked at the crowd outside again.
The imperial guards all stayed close to the carriage, so the common people were kept at a distance. Besides watching from the sedan chair, she could only rest in the emperor's arms.
As night fell, Wei Shuyi took the initiative to suggest, "Your Majesty, everyone is busy with the fireworks display and no one is paying attention to us. How about..."
"You want to go down and take a look?"
"Yes, I am not satisfied with just looking through this small curtain!" The clear spring in her eyes finally rippled, and when her eyes were full of anticipation, they were like pearls shining with light, making people unable to look away. "Your Majesty, will you allow me to get off the carriage and take a look?"
"Well, I'll go with you."
The painted swans are used to transport the fairy prostitutes, and the golden sables are used to rank among the nobles.
The clear song invites the setting sun, and the wonderful dance faces the spring breeze.
Wei Shuyi recalled every detail of celebrating the Shangsi Festival with his family when he was young. He was immersed in the crowd of people, with memories and reality alternating. He couldn't control himself for a moment and his eyes became red.
He didn't understand the meaning behind it, and just thought it was a joke come true: "I thought Yao'er was tough and indestructible, and would not cry for mercy even when facing the Ministry of Punishment. But I never thought that facing this scene today, you actually cried twice."
"The emperor is making fun of me."
She nestled in the emperor's arms, looked up at the fireworks, and searched for traces of her relatives among the dimly twinkling stars.
They all died unjustly. They won't fall into purgatory, but will ascend to heaven and enjoy happiness, right?
Thinking of this, she held the hand again and asked, "Can I stay outside the palace?"
"No."
"Your Majesty, please accompany me. Just this once, will you please make an exception?"
"What does Yaoer want to do?"
Wei Shuyi took his hand and touched her belly: "I heard that there is a goddess named Gaomei in the ancestral temple outside the city. People go there to worship when they want to have children. For the safe birth of the child in my belly, I also want to give it a try."
When it comes to the royal heir, he will always hesitate and give in.
Xie Yanci thought for a while, and finally, as she expected, he held her hand back and said nothing more.
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